Mayo Clinic: Guide to Women's Cancers Book

Written for those seeking advice after a recent diagnosis, facing challenges associated with treatment, or coping with the emotional repercussions, this layman's guide starts by describing what happens when cancer strikes, then closely examines the risks, methods of prevention, and diagnosis and treatment of breast and gynecological cancers. It also examines complementary and alternative therapies, symptoms and conditions to monitor after treatment, making the transition to supportive care, and the impact on partners. The visual guide clearly shows different types of cancers and the effects of surgical and other treatment techniques. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR